It’s a new week, which means there are nearly endless new options to watch on our favorite streaming services. We like to keep tabs on what’s new to Netflix and Max in the month ahead, but don’t you just hate when you get all excited to watch a show or movie, only to find out you still have to wait weeks for it to come out? That’s why we like to keep things a little short-sighted here, by telling you about the best entertainment options available this week.
With these excellent choices to look forward to, the week will fly on by. Just try to see how many you can make it through before the weekend hits!
What to watch this week — the best movies and TV on streaming
Ginny & Georgia season 3 (June 6)
Season 3 of Netflix’s hit show kicks off in dramatic fashion, that’s for sure: Georgia has just been arrested for murder during her own wedding! Now Georgia has to find out if Ginny is really her ride-or-die — and the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Straw (June 10)
Taraji P. Henson stars in Tyler Perry’s new thriller/drama. From Netflix’s description: “A single mother’s world unravels in chaos as her day goes from bad to worse to catastrophic as she struggles to care for her ill daughter. Pushed to the brink by a world that seems indifferent to her existence, she’s forced to confront impossible choices in a society that offers her no safety net.”
Call Her Alex (June 10)
If you were into podcasts, the Call Her Daddy feud of 2020 was your Roman Empire. Five years, a $60 million podcast deal, and a whole lot of rumors later, and we’re finally getting some of Alex’s insight into the explosive breakup. But this two-part docuseries coming to Hulu isn’t totally about the dissolution of the uber-popular Barstool podcast — it’s more of a look at host Alex Cooper’s life, upbringing, and how it influenced her journey to the top of the podcast charts.
Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy (June 10)
Nearly four years after the tragedy at Travis Scott’s festival that killed 10 of his fans, a new Netflix documentary takes a look at what, exactly, went so wrong. It includes interviews from first responders, security staff, and survivors.
Deep Cover (June 12)
Bryce Dallas Howard, Orlando Bloom, and Nick Offerman star in this action-comedy movie about an improv teacher and two of her students who are recruited by the police to pose as criminals in London’s dangerous underworld. Can they “yes…and” their way to exposing the crime ring without getting caught? Find out when you stream it on Prime Video.
Fubar season 2 (June 12)
Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as Luke Brunner, a veteran CIA operative who’s about to retire — until he’s asked to do one more mission. That mission? Save his daughter, a fellow operative. If that’s not complicated enough, the villain he’s up against is his old flame, who’s hell-bent on destroying his life — and the world.
Atsuko Okatsuka: Father (June 13)
In her new Hulu special, Atsuko Okatsuka speaks about her marriage, her career, and various things she only learned recently.
ROMCON: Who the F* is Jason Porter? (June 14)
This chilling true crime documentary on Prime Video is giving Dirty John vibes — it tells the story of an accomplished real estate broker in Toronto who falls for a charismatic handyman. Their relationship is a storybook romance, until she finds out that her beloved “Jace” is actually Jason Porter, a convicted criminal with a history of manipulating women.
90 Day Fiancé season 5 (June 14)
The full fifth season of 90 Day Fiancé will be available to binge on Hulu. This season had some of the most memorable couples in franchise history, including Molly and Luis — and plenty of drama to go around for everybody.
Best new books to read this week
Death at the White Hart by Chris Chibnall (June 10)
The creator of Broadchurch has written another gripping police procedural about a murder in the picturesque coastal English village of Fleetcombe. Veteran detective Nicola Bridge partners up with rookie DC Harry Ward to figure out why local Jim Tiernan’s body is discovered in the middle of the road, tied to a chair, with stag antlers on his head. Their investigation will lead them straight to the center of the small town’s web of secrets, lies, and grudges.
My Friend Johnny: The Last 20 Years of a Beautiful Life with Johnny Carson and Friends by Howard Smith (June 10)
Calling all late night fans! This new book from the former software exec and Johnny Carson’s best friend paints an intimate picture of the comedy icon and their enduring friendship. It features a forward from Jay Leno, and the stories will also include appearances from some names you may know — everyone from Princess Diana to Oprah Winfrey and even Jimmy Hoffa. David Foster raves, “This book will make you laugh and cry at the same time, and Howard has somehow done it without crossing that ‘privacy’ line that was so important to Johnny.”
Never Been Shipped by Alicia Thompson (June 10)
USA Today bestselling author Alicia Thompson is back with another swoonworthy romance set on a cruise ship. Micah and John are two estranged friends who used to be in a famous band together, but haven’t spoken much since the band broke up. When they get the chance to reunite for a special show on a cruise, Micah is determined not to get caught up in a messy romance — while John is equally set on not letting another chance with Micah go.
With a Vengeance by Riley Sager (June 10)
Riley Sager’s latest thriller is a locked-room mystery that takes place on (you guessed it) a luxury overnight train traveling from Philadelphia to Chicago in 1942. Anna Matheson invited six people on board to enact retribution on those she believes destroyed her family. But when people start getting killed, her plan is derailed (no pun intended).
